SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #683 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PUNGENT

Possible Answers:

Soothing

Strong

Neutral

Pleasant

Disgusting

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor. 

Example Question #684 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DELICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Generous

Arresting 

Tasty

Free

Notable 

Correct answer:

Tasty

Explanation:

"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.

Example Question #685 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Lukewarm

Freezing

Rocky

Burning

Chilly

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.

Example Question #686 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Adorable

Happy

Enlightening

Ugly

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #686 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

REPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Attractive

Disgusting

Victorious

Scary

Alert

Correct answer:

Disgusting

Explanation:

"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.

Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Flexible

Possible Answers:

Bendable

Dirty

Colorful

Brave

Stiff

Correct answer:

Bendable

Explanation:

Flexible means bendable.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Flimsy

Possible Answers:

Magnetic

Strong

Quiet

Majestic

Fragile

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means fragile.

Example Question #687 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

AQUEOUS

Possible Answers:

Plantlike

Serious

Watery

Argumentative

Curious

Correct answer:

Watery

Explanation:

The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water. 

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMMACULATE

Possible Answers:

Spotless

Frozen

Miraculous

Soiled

Patched

Correct answer:

Spotless

Explanation:

“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Stylish

Goofy

Respectful

Warm

Pliable

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.

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